Monthly Archive for February, 2012

: February, 2012

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church in California, plans to build a Peace Center near Los Angeles to promote peace between Muslims and Christians, according to the Orange County Register. In case …

Saving Face won for Best Documentary (short subject) at the 84th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. It follows the stories of two acid attack victims, their battle for justice and their journey of healing …

The wedding of Emery Abdel-Latif and Micha Balon was not typical. Both had been drawn to Zuccotti Park by their passion for social justice and activism. Their relationship blossomed. The bride wanted …

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky of The Jewish Theological Seminary will give his perspective on Jewish-Muslim relations at 7:30 p.m. March 22 at The College of Saint Rose’s Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary, 959 …

Salaam and peace, all – Wanted to share a little something this February (actually, not so little, in the grand scheme of things): 1) Patricia Stephens Due – Civil rights leader (1939 – 2012) whom we …

Qawwali adapts well to jazz. I found that out at a performance of the Brooklyn Qawwali Party. The 11 good-looking young men took the stage at a local venue recently. Their instruments included French …